What is the Spanish word for "mistake"?

Learn how to say "mistake" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

mistake

Spanish

error

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Alternative translations of "mistake"

equivocación
falta
fallo
desliz

Examples of how to use "mistake" in Spanish

English
I made a big mistake on the exam.
Spanish
Cometí un gran error en el examen.
English
I made a mistake on the form.
Spanish
Cometí un error en el formulario.
English
This mistake cost us the game.
Spanish
Este error nos costó el partido.
English
Everyone makes a mistake sometimes.
Spanish
Todos se equivocan a veces.
English
Please forgive my mistake today.
Spanish
Por favor, perdóname mi error de hoy.

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